ANA Seeks Nominations for 2009-11 Board of Governors

The American Numismatic Association will accept nominations for all nine seats on the 2009-11 Board of Governors, including the offices of President and Vice President, beginning December 1.

To become a candidate for ANA office, a member must receive at least five nominations from member clubs in good standing and at least five nominations from individual members in good standing.

The election process is governed by the ANA bylaws, including the offices and the process for nominations, elections and balloting. Bylaws, codes of ethics, and official nomination forms are posted on the ANA website at www.money.org (select "ANA Election Center" from the "Featured Links" menu).

Nomination forms must be submitted by mail to ANA Executive Director Larry Shepherd, 818 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Forms will be accepted no earlier than Dec. 1 and no later than March 31. To obtain nomination forms and guidelines, or for more information, call the ANA Executive Office at 719-482-9840 or e-mail election@money.org.

The new board will be installed at the ANA’s 118th Anniversary Convention in Los Angeles on Aug. 8, and will serve as the Association’s policy-making body for the next two years.

About American Numismatic Association

The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging people to study and collect money and related items. The ANA helps its 32,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of education and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications, conventions and seminars. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.